Employer of Record in Egypt
Hire your team in Egypt without setting up a local company. NasBoard handles contracts, payroll, tax and social insurance through our Cairo entity. You manage your team’s day-to-day work.
Content updated October 2026.
Hiring in Egypt
- Local team
- Cairo, Egypt
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Payroll
- Monthly
- Contracts
- Arabic, with an English copy
- Your role
- Manage the employee’s work
- Our role
- Contracts and payroll
- Pricing
- A monthly fee per employee
- Getting started
- Request a quote
What does an employer of record do in Egypt?
An employer of record (EOR) employs your team locally on your behalf. The employee signs a contract with NasBoard and works with your managers, on your projects.
Our Cairo team handles the employment paperwork and monthly payroll. You agree the role and salary with your candidate, then receive a breakdown of the cost before signing.
- 1
Share your hiring plan
Send us the role, salary and preferred start date.
- 2
Review the cost
We explain the salary, employer contributions and our monthly fee.
- 3
Sign the contract
We prepare the Arabic employment contract and an English copy.
- 4
Start work
We handle payroll and local employment administration.
Egypt’s labour law: what to check before hiring
Law No. 14 of 2025 took effect on 1 September 2025. Review employment terms against the current law before making an offer.
Contract terms
Confirm the role, pay, work location and contract duration in writing.
Leave and working hours
Agree the work schedule and explain the leave policy before the employee starts.
Ending employment
Check the notice and final payment requirements before setting a leaving date.
Hiring in Egypt: the practical details
Salary and take-home pay
Agree whether your offer is a gross salary or a take-home amount. Tax and employee contributions affect what reaches the employee.
Employer contributions
Social insurance adds to the employer’s cost. We calculate the applicable contributions for your hire.
Payment currency
Local payroll is in Egyptian pounds. If you budget in another currency, ask us to explain conversion and payment terms.
Annual leave
We confirm the employee’s entitlement and keep a record of leave used and remaining.
Family and sick leave
Maternity, paternity and sick leave have separate conditions. We explain the policy and documents needed.
Public holidays
Plan around the official holiday calendar and agree how any holiday work will be handled.
Arabic and English
We prepare the local contract in Arabic and provide an English copy for your team.
Hours and overtime
Record the working days and hours, and agree how overtime is approved and paid.
Probation and start date
Confirm probation terms, required documents and the start date before the employee begins.
Notice
Speak to us before confirming an employee’s last day. The process depends on the contract and circumstances.
Final payment
We calculate outstanding salary, unused leave and any other amounts due.
Documents and handover
You arrange the work handover. We handle the employment records and local paperwork.
This guide gives general information. We confirm the terms and current amounts that apply to your hire when preparing your quote.
What goes into your hiring cost in Egypt
Gross salary
Salary before income tax and employee contributions.
Employer contributions
Social insurance and other required employer costs that apply.
Agreed benefits
Any benefits or allowances you choose to include.
NasBoard fee
A monthly service fee, separate from the employee’s salary.
Your quote lists each item. Our service fee is not deducted from the employee’s salary.
Common questions about hiring in Egypt
What is an employer of record in Egypt?
An employer of record is the local company that employs someone on your behalf. NasBoard handles the employment contract and payroll, while you manage the employee’s work.
Do I need my own company in Egypt?
You can employ a team through NasBoard’s Cairo entity without setting up your own Egyptian company. We review your hiring plan before confirming the arrangement.
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Egypt?
Your cost includes the gross salary, employer contributions, any agreed benefits and NasBoard’s monthly fee. We send you a breakdown for the role and salary you have in mind.
Can I budget the salary in US dollars?
Tell us your budget currency. We confirm how it converts to local payroll, which exchange rate applies and when payment is due before you sign.
How long does it take to get started?
The timeline depends on the employee’s documents and the agreed contract. Send us your preferred start date and we will confirm the steps and timing.
Should I hire an employee or a contractor?
That depends on how the person will work with you. Share the role, hours and management arrangement so we can help you choose the right service.